Job & Internship Opportunities

The Boch Center is an equal opportunity employer and is seeking a Marketing Intern currently studying Marketing, Music Business, Communications, Public Relations, Arts Administration, or a related field. The ideal candidate strives for a meaningful experience in a nonprofit performing arts organization and thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.

Duration: June-August 2026

Hours: Part-time, flexible (8-16 hours a week)

Responsibilities:

The Marketing Intern reports to the Marketing Associate. This position will be expected to support all department initiatives and is responsible for:

• Taking photos of the City Spotlights Leadership Program
• Updating local event calendars with upcoming show information
• Changing promotional bathroom flyers inside the theatres
• Monitoring the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame social media notifications
• Data entry to update and maintain current patron lists
• Researching and maintaining all marketing and promo outreach lists
• Staffing events and promotions as needed
• Contributing to social media content across platforms

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong interest in Marketing and Communications as well as have an interest in live entertainment and nonprofit arts. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, takes initiative, is highly organized, collaborative, and has an impeccable eye for detail.

Positive energy and a great sense of humor are a must! Experience with photo and/or video editing, social media, graphic design, Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact and grassroots outreach is a plus.

How To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to Denise Arellano, Marketing Associate at darellano@bochcenter.org. Be sure to reference any relevant coursework or internship experience. Include your name and “Marketing Internship” in the subject line.

Apply by: May 11, 2026

Salary: $15 / Per hour

Boch Center is seeking a Dance Teaching Artist for the 2026 City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program. The City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program is an arts-based youth employment program for 35-40 Boston resident teens. Teen Leaders participate in the 6-week program to develop their capacities as leaders in their communities; develop their understanding and awareness of social change as it relates to issues impacting their community; develop original performance material inspired by their own experiences and conversations, which culminates in a Final Showcase; strengthen their college and career readiness; and develop and facilitate arts-based educational workshops about social change and empowerment for young people in community centers, libraries, and camps throughout Boston.

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Education, the Dance Teaching Artist will create curriculum for and facilitate the Dance specialty, during which approximately 13 teen employees will learn dance techniques and develop/perform original dance pieces for the Final Showcase. The Teaching Artist will also serve on the artistic team for the Final Showcase, under the direction of the Associate Director of Education. This position is seasonal, part-time beginning July 6 through August 14, with mandatory training in the latter half of June 2026 (date TBD).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing curriculum for Dance specialty, including proper dance technique and devising of original material
• Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for teen employees to self-choreograph original dance pieces on a social justice topic for the Final Showcase
• Working closely with Dance Teaching Artist Assistant developing curriculum and facilitating rehearsals
• Collaborating with Education staff in the facilitation of a cohesive Final Showcase
• Incorporating Creative Youth Development principles into curriculum, allowing for youth agency and youth-led creation
• Maintaining a high level of artistic and professional standards for teen participants
• Attend Final Showcase on Wednesday August 12th at 5:30pm
• Working cooperatively and collaboratively with members of Boch Center’s Education Department
• Supporting impact evaluation surveys and objectives as set forth by department
• Providing excellent leadership, mentorship and guidance for all teen employees
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed

The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes and experience:

• Professional knowledge and/or experience in dance (hip hop and contemporary a plus)
• Experience teaching or facilitating directly with teen students
• Experience with choreographing and teaching dance for beginning dance students
• Ability to work creatively with all levels of experience
• Understanding of Creative Youth Development principles and philosophies
• Interactive, participatory, and dynamic teaching methodology holding high standards for teaching in an engaging manner including all students
• Strong cultural responsiveness
• Understanding and passion for working with a focus on anti-racist curriculum, social change, gender inclusivity, and intersectionality
• Excellent group management skills
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing circumstances in a supportive and flexible manner
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Positive energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Certification in youth work or youth development is a plus
• Flexibility and a sense of humor a must
• Candidates who reflect our students' demographic and backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Schedule:

Temporary/Seasonal, part-time

July 6 - August 14

Average of 10-12 hours per week, Monday-Friday afternoons (some Fridays full works days)

Full workdays starting on August 5 in preparation for Final Showcase on August 12.

Rate: $3,000 - $3,500

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Corey Evans, VP & Senior Director of Education, at cevans@bochcenter.org. Please list the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.  Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Deadline: May 5th or until filled

** Applicants are also encouraged to look at the Flashmob Teaching Artist position. If interested in both, you may submit one application stating you are interested in both.

Boch Center is seeking a Dance Teaching Artist Assistant for the 2026 City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program. The City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program is an arts-based youth employment program for 35-40 Boston resident teens. Teen Leaders participate in the 6-week program to develop their capacities as leaders in their communities; develop their understanding and awareness of social change as it relates to issues impacting their community; develop original performance material inspired by their own experiences and conversations, which culminates in a Final Showcase; strengthen their college and career readiness; and develop and facilitate arts-based educational workshops about social change and empowerment for young people in community centers, libraries, and camps throughout Boston.

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Education, the Dance Teaching Artist Assistant will assist in the facilitation of dance teaching blocks with the Dance teaching team and monitor teen employees during daily arrivals, lunch, transitions, and dismissals of the City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program. The Teaching Artist Assistant positions are seasonal positions from July 6 through August 14, with mandatory training the latter half of June 2026 (date TBD).

Each teaching artist assistant’s duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising 35-40 teen employees during morning arrival, transitions, lunch break, and afternoon dismissal
• Assisting the Dance Specialty Teaching Artist and Flashmob Choreographer during their teaching blocks 
• Supporting Dance Teaching Artist in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for teen employees to self-choreograph original dance pieces on a social justice topic for the Final Showcase
• Assist other Teaching Artists as needed (in music, advocacy, workshop development, acting, and flashmob)
• Facilitating community building exercises throughout the summer
• Supporting teaching staff throughout the day with group management and space monitoring
• Assisting with supervising teen employees off-site during tour week and Flashmob Day
• Serving as backstage monitors during tech week and the Final Showcase performance
• Monitoring and reporting any behavioral, emotional, or social issues or concerns about teen employees to program managers
• Assisting Education staff in daily operations for the program
• Providing excellent leadership, mentorship and guidance for all students in the program
• Nurturing positive relationships with all Teen Leaders and Teaching Artists
• Supporting impact evaluation surveys and objectives as set forth by department
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed

The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes and experience:

• Experience/training in dance and choreographing
• Teaching/facilitation/mentorship experience with teens
• Ability to work creatively with all levels of experience
• Willingness and eagerness to collaborate with all program staff and assistants
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to work creatively with students of all levels of experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with culturally diverse communities and varying backgrounds
• Understanding and passion for working with a focus on social change, gender inclusivity, and intersectionality
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing circumstances in a supportive and flexible manner
• Positive energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and a sense of humor a must
• Candidates who reflect our students' demographic and backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Schedule:

Temporary/Seasonal

July 6-August 14

Average of approx. 30+ hours per week, Monday-Friday

Rate: $4,000-$5,000

For more information, please contact Javiera Lagunas-Alvarez, Associate Director of Education at jlagunas@bochcenter.org.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Corey Evans, Vice President & Senior Director of Education, at cevans@bochcenter.org. Please list the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.  Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Deadline: May 5th or until filled

Boch Center is seeking a Flashmob Teaching Artist for the 2026 City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program. The City Spotlights Summer Leadership Program is an arts-based youth employment program for 35-40 Boston resident teens. Teen Leaders participate in the 6-week program to develop their capacities as leaders in their communities; develop their understanding and awareness of social change as it relates to issues impacting their community; develop original performance material inspired by their own experiences and conversations, which culminates in a Final Showcase; strengthen their college and career readiness; and develop and facilitate arts-based educational workshops about social change and empowerment for young people in community centers, libraries, and camps throughout Boston.

Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Education, the Teaching Artist will design, teach, and support Teen Leaders in creating original choreography for a Flashmob dance for all 35 Teen Leaders to perform in a variety of public settings to a positive, upbeat song. The Flashmob Teaching Artist position is a seasonal position from starting rehearsals on July 13 through Flashmob Day on July 22, with prior planning time and mandatory training in the latter half of June 2026 (date TBD).

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Choreographing, teaching, and supporting in creating original dance routines to 35-40 Teen Leaders a fun and engaging Flashmob dance to perform in a variety of public settings in the city of Boston.
• Working closely, prior to beginning of and during Flashmob rehearsals, with Dance Teaching Artist Assistant and Junior Assistant developing original Flashmob choreography
• Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for teen employees to self-choreograph and learn original choreography
• Maintaining a high level of artistic and professional standards for teen participants
• Working cooperatively and collaboratively with members of Boch Center’s Education Department
• Providing excellent leadership, mentorship and guidance for all teen employees
• Attend Flashmob Day on July 22, 2026 at 9:30am – 4:30pm
• Supporting impact evaluation surveys and objectives as set forth by department
• Additional duties and responsibilities as needed

The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes and experience:

• Professional knowledge and/or experience in hip-hop dance
• Experience with choreographing and teaching dance for beginning dance students
• Experience teaching teen students
• Ability to work creatively with all levels of experience
• Understanding of Creative Youth Development principles and philosophies
• Strong cultural responsiveness
• Excellent group management skills
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing circumstances
• Interactive, participatory, and dynamic teaching methodology holding high standards for teaching in an engaging manner including all students
• Understanding and passion for working with a focus on social change, gender inclusivity, and intersectionality
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing circumstances in a supportive and flexible manner
• Positive energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Certification in youth work or youth development is a plus
• Flexibility and a sense of humor a must
• Candidates who reflect our students' demographic and backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply.

Schedule:

Temporary/Seasonal, part-time

July 13 – July 22 rehearsal and Flashmob Day, plus planning time prior to rehearsals starting

Rate: $1,200 - $1,500

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to Corey Evans, Vice President & Senior Director of Education, at cevans@bochcenter.org. Please list the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.  Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Deadline: May 5th or until filled

** Applicants are also encouraged to look at the Flashmob Teaching Artist position. If interested in both you may submit one application stating you are interested in both.